The Author's POV

Chapter 612

A new morning arrived.

As soon as I woke up, I washed up and had breakfast with my family. After that, I got changed and left the apartment. Not going to lie, the last part took me a little longer than expected due to some unforeseen circumstances. Nevertheless, I was still on time.

"Are you ready?"

I was greeted by Amanda when I arrived at the front of the flat. She looked quite vivacious with her long white skirt and a black turtleneck that hid her neck.

Upon seeing her, I apologized immediately.

"Sorry, Nola was giving me a hard time."

"What happened this time?"

"…She had a nightmare, and she didn't want to let go of me."

Amanda covered her mouth and laughed.

"That's adorable."

"Not when you're in a hurry."

"It's fine, let's go. I've got the driver waiting downstairs."

"Thanks…"

Thanking Amanda, my mood shifted. Not in a good way as I was reminded of my purpose.

'...It's been a while since I last paid a visit.'

To Smallsnake's grave.

About a year or so.

I just couldn't bear to go. It reminded me of my failure. My failure in saving someone that was dear to me.

...But I also knew that this couldn't go on anymore.

As I was getting ready to leave for Immorra, I thought I should pay him a visit. It was about time I moved on.

"It's alright."

I felt Amanda squeeze my hand as she looked up at me. Meeting her gaze, I felt my heart calm down a little as a smile spread across my face.

Then, squeezing her hand back, I leaned my body forward and gave her a peck on the cheek.

"You…"

"Thanks."

I let go of her hand and moved away toward the elevators. Pretending ignorance to her bewildered expression.

It was about time I got her back because of how cheeky she had been acting lately. I was satisfied with just seeing her reaction.

…and it was exactly because of this feeling that I was experiencing that my face turned somber.

'I can't lose this.'

This little joy in my life.

It was probably the only thing that was stopping me from losing it.

So…

I had to do everything to not lose it.

***

Amanda stared at Ren's parting back with her hand pressed against the side of her cheek.

'It's hot.'

herself while she felt the

she expected. Most likely because this was the first time he had ever

it would always be her who initiated. She didn't

of his feelings and never attempted to force her emotions on him. Even though their progress was extremely slow, it was nonetheless still progress, and Amanda could see from Ren's

were testimony to this, and

But...

mouth with her arm while her other hand touched her cheek,

was just a

***

Tap. Tap. Tap.

screen as his

if Ryan was actually able to see what the tabs exhibited given how quickly they arrived and disappeared. Unexpectedly, it

eyes over the five monitors in front of him, Ryan's hand paused. Then, with a

If I disable the system, the generator will activate and the enemies will be alerted

his head to stare at one of the monitors, Ryan pressed

I won't be able to assist you any longer, guys. They have a backup generator for their system. You must act quickly since the only

[No problem]

voice echoed inside

It belonged to Ava.

without a problem. I'll get back at you in ten minutes. We should be able to

"Got it."

shut

the main screen, Ryan took a

we should be able to

had to perform tasks from time to time. They were required by law to meet certain monthly targets in order to maintain their

past, it wasn't an issue before, but when their mercenary organization rose in status, they were

weren't something to be trifled with. It wasn't just the fame that came with it, but they were

in the group took turns, and at the moment, it was Hein

this mission complete, we

the table and

then blankly stared at the

sure

and role, Ryan tried his best to make up for his absence, but even after two years had passed, he was not

after he took over his role that he understood just how good

not think

felt his chest tighten whenever he thought of

this time had passed,

Smallsnake meant so much to him, but every day, he would force himself to learn and improve his methods. It was the only thing that kept his mind

again did he want such a situation to happen

Ding—!

then, Ryan received a message. It

whatever they are doing. We are going to another planet

times as heavy silence fell

a deep breath, he tried to calm down, but when he

wanted to forget with all of his might. Unknowingly, his

'Calm down Ryan.'

breathing, and even then, he could

"Huff…huff…"

brought his

[Okay.]

a simple message. One that only contained a single word. And one that took all of his energy to

from his seat once he sent

while resting both of his hands on the desk to support

I need to move

***

"We're here."

my body. A familiar chapel appeared in

eyes while

'Here I am.'

while since I had been here. Honestly, everything felt

was feeling

away at the little sanity that I had

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